Thailand’s February Exports Expand 3.6% for the 7th Consecutive Month, Global Economy Improving
“Trade” reveals February exports expanded 3.6% for the 7th month in a row as a result of the global economy improving. The total of the first 2 months of this year expanded 6.7%, confirming that this year’s expansion will be 1-2%, keeping an eye It has been negative for the last 3 months, which shows […]
Inside the Cabin of the GTX-A: Comfort, Convenience, and Price Savings for Your Seoul Commute
Inside the cabin of the GTX-A “Now I think I can get to Seoul cheaper and faster.” On the morning of the 30th, at the GTX-A platform of Dongtan Station, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do. Kim Hyeong-min (40), who commutes from Dongtan to Seoul every day, said this as he boarded the train. The GTX-A, inaugurated today, runs […]
Approval Granted for Phase 2 Double Track Railway Project in Thailand with Budget of 133,146 Million Baht
Mr Nirut Maneepan, Governor of the State Railway of Thailand (SRT), revealed that the SRT board meeting approved the implementation of the double track railway project, Phase 2, 3 routes, with a total budget of 133,146 Million baht. including Pak Nam Pho double track railway project – Den Chai section, distance 281 million baht, budget […]
Suraphong Piyachote Leads Campaign to Reduce Road Accidents During New Year Festival
“Suraphong” opens the activities of the campaign “New Year is safe. Let us unite to reduce road accidents” as well as freeing up police lines to take care of travellers. The SRT added full passenger cars, hauling units, to 214 regular trains per day and added 12 extra trains to accommodate at least 100,000 passengers […]
The NRCT Tripartite Discussion on Minimum Wage Increase and the Need for Technological Adaptation in Thailand
The Minimum Wage Debate: A Tripartite Discussion Amidst Calls for Technological Adaptation As the discussion around increasing the minimum wage in Thailand intensifies, the National Reform Council of Thailand (NRCT) has stressed the importance of a thorough tripartite discussion before any decision is made. The government, on the other hand, has called for a reconsideration […]
Proposed Changes to Diesel Train Operations on Southern Suburban Lines: State Railway of Thailand Considers Adjusting Journeys and Times for Improved User Experience
Modification of Diesel Trains on Southern Suburban Lines State Railway of Thailand Considers Changes to Improve Service The Anti-Fake News Center, in collaboration with the Ministry of Transport and the State Railway of Thailand, has verified the authenticity of recent information regarding the modification of diesel train operations on the Pathom Thonburi-Nakhon Line. After careful […]
NBTC Progress on Frequency Standards for High-Speed Rail Projects Revealed
NBTC Progresses on Establishing Frequency Standards for High-Speed Rail Projects The National Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) recently completed a public hearing stage, revealing significant advancements in developing frequency standards for high-speed rail projects. As a condition for Terms of Reference (TOR) to find a bidder, the NBTC board’s announcement is eagerly awaited. It should be noted […]
Thailand Triumphs in Hopewell Case: Minister of Energy Announces Victory on Facebook
Thailand Emerges Victorious in the Hopewell Case: Minister of Energy Announces Prompting a wave of relief, Thailand’s Minister of Energy, Peeraphan Saleerathaviphak, took to Facebook at approximately 2:20 pm to share a momentous victory in the long-standing legal battle surrounding the “Hopewell” mega-project in transportation. In an extraordinary turn of events, the Thai government has […]
State Railway of Thailand Reduces Fare and Seeks New Food Service Contractors for Special Express Trains
The State Railway of Thailand Temporarily Reduces Fare for Special Express Trains By [Journalist’s Name] The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has announced a temporary reduction in fare for eight special air-conditioned diesel express trains. Effective from September 1, 2023, the SRT is also recruiting new food service contractors on these trains. Mr. Ekarat Sriarayanpong, […]
ITD Joint Venture Signs Contract with SRT for 9.3 Billion Baht High-Speed Train Construction
Italian-Thai Joint Venture Signs 9.3 Billion Baht Contract with SRT for High-Speed Train In a significant development for Thailand’s transportation infrastructure, the Italian-Thai Development Public Company Limited (ITD) has entered into a contract worth 9.3 billion baht with the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) for the construction of a high-speed train system. The contract was […]
